I have no idea how I managed to get my total to $38 this week! I love saving money while not skimping on flavor....
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Asparagus and Bell Pepper Tacos Prep. Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Serves 4 Approximate calories per serving: 375 Ingredients 16 stalks of asparagus 2 bell peppers 1 TB minced garlic 1 TB oil (I use canola) pinch of salt pinch of pepper 1 can black beans 8 corn tortillas 1 cup shredded...
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Save this recipe for a night when you really DO NOT want to cook. It is made up of ingredients I usually have on hand anyway. English Muffin Pizza Prep. Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 English Muffins 1 (14 oz.) can tomato sauce 1 TB thyme 1 TB...
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I really never thought I would combine mint and Kalamata olives, but that day has arrived. I can’t really explain the taste other than using the word refreshing. It is as though the mint smooths out the slight tartness of the olives. They just both work really well together. And, to top it off,...
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Collard greens are one of my favorite vegetables. The only trouble is that I have a hard time finding a way to make them other than cooking them all day with some vinegar. Here is what I have come up with. Collard Green with Tomatoes and Garlic Cheese Bread *Vegetarian Recipe* Prep. Time: 5...
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This recipe is the best because you only need one skillet to make it! Zucchini Frittata Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large zucchini, chopped 2 TB olive oil 1 TB flour 6 eggs 2 TB oregano 1 ts salt 1/2 ts black pepper 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 1/2 cup yogurt...
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Make this recipe when you are throwing a dinner party or want to feel like you are eating at a gourmet restaurant. I tend to avoid ravioli because it is time consuming, but I LOVE the taste so this week I gave it a shot. You can always make your ravioli the night before...
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I re-discovered the deliciousness of leeks this week. This recipe is a wonderful combination of a variety of flavors. I don’t really know how to classify it; it has a sort of Mediterranean taste to it. Chicken in Leek Lime Sauce with Carrot Rice Total time: 30 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 TB olive...
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I randomly found Jersey Girl Cooks while looking for recipe ideas. I love her Tortilla Soup recipe and wanted to share it with you. Jersey Girl Cooks Tortilla Soup Recipe Serves 4 Prep. Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 2 TBS olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 large cloves garlic,...
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I was craving some lemon chicken, but could not find a recipe in any of my books so I went to my trusty Internet friends and found the perfect recipe. yum yum yum. Thank you Simply Recipes for providing such a delicious recipe. Now, this isn’t the quickest recipe, but the deliciousness in the...
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I have been sticking with tomato based pasta sauces for a while, but wanted to shake things up a bit with a cream based sauce. It is a great way to get yourself to eat some more spinach! Cream of Spinach Pasta Serves 4 Prep. Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 3/4...
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